npj Digital Medicine (May 2023)

Perspectives on validation of clinical predictive algorithms

  • Anne A. H. de Hond,
  • Vaibhavi B. Shah,
  • Ilse M. J. Kant,
  • Ben Van Calster,
  • Ewout W. Steyerberg,
  • Tina Hernandez-Boussard

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-023-00832-9
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

Abstract

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The generalizability of predictive algorithms is of key relevance to application in clinical practice. We provide an overview of three types of generalizability, based on existing literature: temporal, geographical, and domain generalizability. These generalizability types are linked to their associated goals, methodology, and stakeholders.